Volunteers
Educafe relies on a committed team of volunteers who help at our weekly cafe and behind the scenes in many other ways.
To join our volunteer team, we recommend that you visit Educafe a few times to find out what we’re all about. Come along and get to know our team, our visitors and other volunteers.
To find out more about our weekly cafe and volunteer vacancies, please visit Educafe on a Wednesday at Newbury Library between 11am and 2pm and ask to speak to one of the team. To book an appointment with our Volunteer Manager, please connect with us here
VOLUNTEER VACANCIES
We are currently welcoming new volunteers in the following areas:
- Front of House: meet, greet & befriending
- Cafe Assistant: serve tea, cake and smiles
- Fundraising: help raise essential funds for all our programmes
- Communications & Marketing Assistant: help to capture and share how we make a difference
- Parents Village: Support our visiting parents and little ones to share, learn and get to know each other
VOLUNTEER RESOURCES
Welcoming visitors from different backgrounds – a cultural guide for volunteers
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What are the benefits of volunteering in the UK?
Volunteering provides social, emotional and physical benefits. It improves mental wellbeing, builds confidence, creates meaningful connections and allows you to give back to the community. At Educafe, volunteers report increased confidence, satisfaction and a sense of purpose. They also feel empowered through our reflection and referral approach.
Q: How can I volunteer at Educafe?
To join our volunteer team, we recommend that you visit Educafe a few times to find out what we’re all about. Come along and get to know our team, our visitors and other volunteers. More details about volunteer opportunities and how to get in touch can be found on our Volunteers page
Q: Who can volunteer at Educafe?
We welcome applications from adults who are kind, reliable and genuinely committed to making a positive difference in our community.
Educafe relies on a small but dedicated team, so we recruit volunteers carefully to ensure the best fit for our key activities and the people we support. While we value enthusiasm, we also look for individuals whose skills, experience or interests align with what we do, whether that’s community engagement, language support, family support, communications or event coordination.
Because we have a limited number of volunteer vacancies, we prioritise applicants who can offer regular time and share our values of inclusion, respect and belonging.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to meet you!
Q: How much time do volunteers give?
Most of our volunteers attend weekly on a Wednesday and stay for 2-3 hours. Some work behind the scenes, offering our management team strategic advice, data services and other specialist knowledge. Many of our volunteers have been with Educafe for an average of over two years, showing a high level of commitment and engagement.